Spoon Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 so i finally get my epon 460 10.5 w roddio w6ba sr, the cpm came out to around 240. hit a couple of balls of the range and my initial impression is that the shaft loads up perfectly BUT it seems soft compared to my other regular flexed shafts. i know that they tend to play a bit soft but dint think theyd feel this soft. are they suppose to be this way? i obviously need to spend more time with the club and get accustomed to the shaft. wanted to know your opinions. my current gamers are speeder 559 r flex but cpms at close to 250 which almost feels stiff compared to the roddios. am i missing something here? thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I am sure you can feel the difference of 10 cpm but feel has alot to do with kick point also and/or butt stiffness. The Roddio could be tip soft which makes it feel softer vs. the Fuji. My Machline on a Fourteen at 243cpm feels softer than my White Board R at 234 on my Epon. If the Epon/Roddio does not work out, drop me a pm. I could be interested although I already own two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 I am sure you can feel the difference of 10 cpm but feel has alot to do with kick point also and/or butt stiffness. The Roddio could be tip soft which makes it feel softer vs. the Fuji. My Machline on a Fourteen at 243cpm feels softer than my White Board R at 234 on my Epon. If the Epon/Roddio does not work out, drop me a pm. I could be interested although I already own two. i just got this and its only been hit 10 times, but so far im finding it soft. it could be the nature of the roddios to play a little soft, will continue to test. im starting to think that i should have gotten a S flex but then again most of my shafts are just R flex. do you think tip tripping to make shaft stiffer would be a complete waste of a perfectly good shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 i just got this and its only been hit 10 times, but so far im finding it soft. it could be the nature of the roddios to play a little soft, will continue to test. im starting to think that i should have gotten a S flex but then again most of my shafts are just R flex. do you think tip tripping to make shaft stiffer would be a complete waste of a perfectly good shaft? It is my personal view that I dont tip JDM, particularly super premium shaft like the Roddio. Feel is one thing but it is the results that count. Are you able to keep it in the fairway as softer shaft tends to lose it to right and/or left. If you can control it with good distance, keep the combo but i can understand that with a softer feeling, you do not feel confident 'going after it' for fear of losing it. I am playing GD and Fuji in stiff while my White Board is a R. My CPM range is 235 to 245 at 45 to 45.5". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 It is my personal view that I dont tip JDM, particularly super premium shaft like the Roddio. Feel is one thing but it is the results that count. Are you able to keep it in the fairway as softer shaft tends to lose it to right and/or left. If you can control it with good distance, keep the combo but i can understand that with a softer feeling, you do not feel confident 'going after it' for fear of losing it. yes i agree. best to leave the premium shaft alone. i ahvent really tested on course yet but most of the shots i got were fairly straight and no distance lost. and thats with range balls. i will test it out on the course tom and form a more accurate opinion. so far my results are good i am just not used to the softness. im thinking if i will gain more distance if the shaft were stiffer just thinking:) you do not feel confident 'going after it' for fear of losing it. exactly my point im used to something stiffer but then again my swingspeed is only 105-108mph and thats already going after it, less for my normal swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted August 9, 2007 Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 yes i agree. best to leave the premium shaft alone. i ahvent really tested on course yet but most of the shots i got were fairly straight and no distance lost. and thats with range balls. i will test it out on the course tom and form a more accurate opinion. so far my results are good i am just not used to the softness. im thinking if i will gain more distance if the shaft were stiffer just thinking:) exactly my point im used to something stiffer but then again my swingspeed is only 105-108mph and thats already going after it, less for my normal swing. If your ss is 105 to 108 mph on hard swing, 240 cpm could very well be too soft. I cannot go beyond 90 mph and I play a 235 to 245 cpm comfortably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2007 If your ss is 105 to 108 mph on hard swing, 240 cpm could very well be too soft. I cannot go beyond 90 mph and I play a 235 to 245 cpm comfortably. i hope thats not the case bec if so then i think i got the wrong flex hope not though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 i am learning to work with the shaft, i have had great success in the last week by making a conscious effort to detune my swing, ive actually held back a little and have gained 20 yards consistently. im practicing self discipline in not trying to go for it at every shot and when i do i feel the shaft load up nicely. thanks to idrive for his advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 tipping it 5mm may do the trick also. Its worth a try IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 i am learning to work with the shaft, i have had great success in the last week by making a conscious effort to detune my swing, ive actually held back a little and have gained 20 yards consistently. im practicing self discipline in not trying to go for it at every shot and when i do i feel the shaft load up nicely.thanks to idrive for his advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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